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Pumpkin Roll With Cream Cheese Filling
With this past Saturday being the first day of Fall, it was time to break out the pumpkin and make something really delicious! If it wasn’t for the fact that it is still hitting temps of 90 degrees here during the day, I would have also broke out the sweaters, boots, scarves and everything else that makes the transition from the warm days of Summer to the chilly afternoons of Fall, a little easier. If my seasons could consist of only Summer and Fall, I would be happy! I love Summer for its long, hot and sunny days. I love Fall for all of its color, the crisp air, the boots…
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Beale Half Marathon – September 14, 2018
I do not normally “bark” about myself directly, but today I am going to, because I am actually pretty happy with myself! A few years ago I stumbled onto a website about the National Park Half Marathon Series. My goal, since then, has been to run one half marathon within that series each year, until I have run each one at least once. This year, I was signed up to run the Rocky Mountain Half in August, in Estes Park, CO. The challenge with this goal of mine, is being in a location close enough to the location of the race, AT THE TIME OF THE RACE. Originally I thought…
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Once Upon A Cold Brew
Starbucks who?? Actually, I am a fan of a few of their drinks. This cold brew that we have been making though, not only has it diminished my trips to Starbucks, but, it is sort of like a fairy tale. From the very beginning, when you first open that bag of coffee beans (or grinds, if you do not have a grinder), the aroma that escapes the bag – it is like it is casting a spell on you as it pulls you in. And those beans, they must be magic beans, because no other drink (or potion 🙂 ) can do what one sip of coffee can do – completely…